It might not come to mind at first. But that´s the key, high-end Real Estate in Baja is like a well-kept secret within a well to do family, something only a few are privy to, like the name of a great caterer or a very exclusive soirée.

The Baja Riviera boasts an amazing offering of high-end properties that satisfy the needs, wants, and whims of the most discerning real estate clientele.

The combination of the charming old heritage architectural style and the
top-of-line amenities, with the clear financial advantages of investing
on Mexican Real Estate, have made this the area of choice for a small,
discreet, and privileged set of buyers.

“In years past,
clients that were originally looking at Puerto Vallarta or Cabo for
their luxury home purchase have turned to Northern Baja, and ended up
acquiring property in the Rosarito -Ensenada strip”, says Max Katz,
Owner of the Baja Real Estate Group. “We first noticed this trend about
three years ago. However in the last year, we have sold more premium
homes and penthouses, than in all of the last 6 years combined”.

Katz
says the trend can be explained, in part, because of the price
comparison between the Baja Riviera and Cabo, which share the Pacific
Ocean.

But an even more compelling, clients can enjoy their
property every time the mood strikes, without having to wrestle for
airplane tickets. “They are driving down from their homes in Los
Angeles, Laguna and Huntington Beach for a short weekend or a longer
vacation. Luxury developments like Palacio Del Mar, offer a shuttle
service that picks up clients at the U.S. Border. This area is well
within the bound of the “free zone”, where it is perfectly legal to
drive US plated cars”, adds Katz.

Financial Sense

Investing
in México, and moreover, in Baja real estate, makes sense. The prime
property market forecast for 2012-13, as reported by MLS Prestige,
stated that economic growth will continue to drive the demand in Latin
America, where collectively, countries grew at a rate of 5.7% in the
first quarter of 2011. The investment view for Latin America is
classified as “Excellent”, on this report.

Developments like the
breathtaking Palacio del Mar –where standard features include fully
equipped gourmet kitchen, and the boutique condo Santa Barbara in
Bajamar, otherwise known as Baja´s Pebble Beach, comply with all of the
requirements of the prime real estate buyer, including design by
renowned architects (Grupo Pes and Danielian & Assoc, respectively),
specialist interior design, health club- gym and 24 hour security.

Yatching, playing tennis or golf at the oceanfront Bajamar course, are but a few of the perks to be enjoyed in the area.

But
it is not only the client looking for a million plus property that is
heading towards the Baja Riviera. It is also the retired and second home
buyer who –after looking at the price of oceanfront prices in San
Diego, finds out that in Baja, he or she can get not only a spectacular
property, but a luxury one, for his money. And that, is a worthy
secret.